I’m always on my kids’ case about drinking more water. As adults, we’re always hearing the push to drink our eight glasses a day, but the habit is just as important for our kids. In our family, I’m always encouraging them to drink, drink, drink. With an eight year-old who suffers from migraines, dehydration is a big trigger. But migraines or no, it’s an important habit I want all my children to have.

The biggest hurdle I have to keeping them drinking water throughout the day is simply forgetfulness. We’re out and about and I realize no one has brought anything to drink. We go through our day and I realize that the only fluids they’ve had are with their breakfast and lunch.

But lately, I’ve been making a conscious effort to be less forgetful and get everyone (including me) drinking more water. The best solution I’ve found so far, is getting each of my kids a water bottle of their own. I fill them at night and have them ready in the fridge for the kids to grab after their breakfast. They keep them with them throughout the day and are always sipping. In the car, at the table, or out for a walk, keeping a water bottle with them is really helping us all improve how much we drink.

I recently had the chance to let my kids try out the Brita Bottle for kids. My family is not alone in our struggle to drink more water. In fact 85% of school age children don’t drink the recommended amount of water each day. The Brita bottle for kids is a great way for us to take water on the go and fight the temptation to drink sugary store-bought drinks when everyone is suddenly “dying of thirst”. (Check out BabyCenter’s great Juice Guide Printable Cheat Sheet which shows the best and worst drinks to give your kids, the benefits of what you drink and how much your child needs.)

The Brita water bottles filter water as kids drink and can make any water–from the tap or from a fountain at the store, a healthier drink for your kids. I have to admit, I’ve always questioned filtered water when a pediatrician once told me that they can filter out the good things in water, too. But the Brita bottle filters out the bad while still leaving important levels of fluoride in the water.

The bottles are BPA-free and top-rack dishwasher safe. And at 13 ounces, they’re a great size for kids.

So join me and other BabyCenter moms in making a promise to get our kids drinking more water. With benefits to their growth and health, it’s the least we can do for the little ones we love.

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Do you know if they leak? Our kids are just little, my oldest is just two.

http://blogs.babycenter.com/author/mbalint/ Molly Balint

Hi Jaci,
I haven’t had any trouble with them leaking. The lid/valve snaps down tight to keep it from dripping.

koolchicken

It’s a neat idea but how often do you have to replace the filter, and how much does that cost? Personally I’ll stick with my Sigg. No filter but they weigh next to nothing and I’ve never had a leak. Plus the sport and kid tops have covers so the mouth piece doesn’t get filthy if it’s dropped. Although if the Sigg is dropped it might dent or scratch the paint. I’m guessing that’s the trade off.

MollieJayne

Love it! These a super cute and will help my kids drink more water. I’m a fan!

carrie

You had me at dishwasher safe! LOL We currently use the Bobble for my 3 sons to take to school every day, but the constant washing by hand is hard on my already parched hands. Will definitely be trying these.

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